The Nursing Ambulatory Care service is looking to recruit 1 Medical Instrument Technician (Electrocardiograph/Telemetry) to join their team at James Mountain Inhofe Hospital. This specific Medical Instrument Technician focuses independently on monitoring electrocardiographic equipment for continuous telemetry rhythm evaluation and interpretation. Experience with Telemetry services and Telemetry cardiac monitoring is highly desirable.
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Major Duties and Responsibilities: Operating and monitoring electrocardiographic equipment for continuous telemetry rhythm evaluation and interpretation. They are responsible for monitoring and interpreting cardiac rhythms and identifying lethal arrhythmias 24hrs/day, and immediately notifying RN/Charge RN or other Emergency Response Teams of the urgency and requesting further assessment of the patient.
They are responsible for performing 12 Lead EKGs on patients. They will have basic knowledge of pharmacology and the effects on cardiac rhythm that require customized adjustments to alarm parameters and monitoring functions. They are responsible for the proper storage and cleaning of the equipment. MITs are expected to show initiative by assuming responsibility for unassigned work and utilize duty time constructively.
Flexibility in schedules to meet the needs of the varying patient priorities is required. The MIT will maintain a clean, safe work environment by utilizing basic safety and infection control procedures. Will be assigned to the acute care setting (ICU), working a rotating tour of duty. In this capacity they will observe the patients on the monitor. Analyze the ECG strips document finding and report any unusual findings immediately to the RN.
Knowledge of standard medical terminology to interpret physician orders or instructions. Knowledge of common physical disabilities and ability to position patients for the examination or treatment. Ability to learn the normal and abnormal results for routine procedures to recognize and report obvious abnormalities. Ability to operate the equipment to administer routine/standard diagnostic treatment or procedures.
Ability to perform standard operator maintenance on the equipment including ability to disassemble, clean, reassemble, and calibrate the machine. When not assigned to the technical duty of the monitors, the MIT will perform the following functions under the direction of the RN: obtain vital signs as assigned, perform 12 lead EKG's, remove and apply remote telemetry, help maintain a safe environment of care, and other duties as assigned.
Equipment Maintenance/Repair: tracks and maintains records of repair histories. Inputs patient data into the telemetry monitoring system and assures patients are placed appropriately in assigned bed and on the correct monitoring equipment. Assists with the communication in the acute care setting by answering calls and making them as appropriate. Reports every shift to the manager or designee any patient care issues or abnormal rates and cardiac rhythms.
Works with the acute care team and follows the work assignment accordingly and takes direction from the RN regarding patient care. The incumbent must be aware of and practice the safety policies/procedures of the Medical Center and participate in quality assurance activities as directed. Responsible for stocking and inventory of all telemetry supplies and maintaining equipment at the station. Documents rhythm interpretation every 8 hours and with any rhythm change.
Recognizes lethal rhythms/arrhythmias (including acute myocardial infarction, STEMI, NSTEMI) and immediately notifies appropriate staff. Provides centralized monitoring, prints, and interprets all elements of telemetry rhythm strip and informs nursing staff of any changes in rhythm. Provides companionship (sitter) as needed. Performs other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Day Shift; 7:00 a.m.
- 7:30 p.m.; 12 hour shifts Compressed/Flexible:Available Recruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 52576-A; 50539-A; 50540-A; 50541-A Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.
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This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.
The posted pay range is $37193 – $65599/yr.
Applications close on 2026-11-09.
This position is open under the 'Fed Competitive' hiring path.
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